Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers fan Stephen A. Smith is feeling refreshed about the team’s Week 1 win. And a little nervous. Reacting to Pittsburgh knocking off the New York Jets in an unexpected 34-32 game, Smith came away impressed by Aaron Rodgers as a reminder of what quality quarterback play looks like.
“The man showed up and handled this business yesterday. I was very, very pleased with Aaron Rogers,” he said Monday morning on ESPN’s First Take. “No doubt about it. No question. He showed up and he showed out.”
He followed up by noting Rodgers’ presence is a “breath of fresh air.